Resume example

Accountant resume example

An accountant resume is trusted on precision and compliance. This example highlights the software you run, the close cycles you own, and the money you have saved or safeguarded.

What makes this resume work

• Core systems (ERP, Excel, QuickBooks) are named — recruiters filter on them.
• Bullets quantify scope: accounts reconciled, close-cycle days, audit outcomes.
• Compliance and controls (GAAP, SOX) appear as explicit keywords.
• Certifications (CPA) are surfaced where an ATS expects them.

Keywords that help you pass the ATS

Work the ones that fit your experience into your resume — naturally, not stuffed.